David Gwillim

David Gwillim

76 · Born: Dec 15, 1948

Known For

The ShaftThe Shaft
The Island at the Top of the WorldThe Island at the Top of the World
The Barchester ChroniclesThe Barchester Chronicles
The Invisible ManThe Invisible Man

Personal Details

BornDec 15, 1948 Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
Spouse

  • Deirdra Morris

    ( Jul 1, 1997 to Dec 23, 2024 )

  • Lynn Dearth

    ( Jul 1, 1974 to Jun 30, 1994 )
Parents
  • Jack Gwillim
  • Peggy Bollard
Relatives
  • Sarah-Jane Gwillim (Sibling)
  • Jaxon Duff Gwillim (Sibling)

Biography

David Gwillim, a renowned and accomplished thespian, left an indelible mark on the world of British television during the 1970s and 1980s, solidifying his reputation as a stalwart leading man, effortlessly captivating audiences with his captivating performances, and cementing his status as a household name within the British television landscape.

Career

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2001
The Shaft
The Shaft as Blind Man (Mr Faith)
{"id":28547,"title":"Do Not Disturb","year":"1999","character":"VanDerMolen","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/do-not-disturb","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28547.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb as VanDerMolen
{"id":11613,"title":"Trial & Retribution","year":1997,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/trial-retribution","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11613.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11613.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
{"id":8863,"title":"Nostradamus","year":"1994","character":"Michael's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/nostradamus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8863.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8863.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Nostradamus
Nostradamus as Michael's Father
{"id":9962,"title":"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes","year":1984,"character":"Percy Phelps","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Percy Phelps
{"id":162829,"title":"BBC2 Playhouse","year":"1982","character":"Bennett","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bbc2-playhouse-1982-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162829.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162829.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
BBC2 Playhouse
BBC2 Playhouse as Bennett
{"id":80964,"title":"Henry IV Part I","year":"1979","character":"Henry, Prince of Wales","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/henry-iv-part-i","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80964.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80964.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Henry IV Part I
Henry IV Part I as Henry, Prince of Wales
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Henry IV Part II
Henry IV Part II as Henry, Prince of Wales
{"id":163438,"title":"Henry V","year":"1979","character":"Henry V","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/henry-v-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163438.jpg"},"released":1}
Henry V
Henry V as Henry V
{"id":103834573,"title":"Anna Karenina","year":1977,"character":"Petritsky","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/anna-karenina","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834573.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina as Petritsky
{"id":164460,"title":"Thriller","year":"1975","character":"Henry Venner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/thriller-1975-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164460.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Thriller
Thriller as Henry Venner
{"id":164547,"title":"BBC Play of the Month","year":"1975","character":"Longeville","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bbc-play-of-the-month-1975-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164547.jpg"},"released":1}
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Longeville
{"id":22726,"title":"The Island at the Top of the World","year":"1974","character":"Donald Ross","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-island-at-the-top-of-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q24nv20edeg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1q24nv20edeg.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
The Island at the Top of the World
The Island at the Top of the World as Donald Ross
{"id":10376,"title":"Public Eye","year":1972,"character":"Vyvyan Reveldale","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/public-eye","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Public Eye
Public Eye as Vyvyan Reveldale